Graze Posted October 19, 2013 Report Share Posted October 19, 2013 Silly, but I have struggled to get the internal door handle and window winder off The manual says depress the bezel and release the pin I can't seem to find the pin Any advice appreciated I know it I'll be simple so I apologies in advance for such a naff query Graze Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ianhoward Posted October 19, 2013 Report Share Posted October 19, 2013 Graze Can be a very awkward job - especially for the first time! Push the bezel back (against the spring that sits under/behind it) - you will then see the 'shaft' of the winder/door handle. there is a hole in this at 90 deg to each and through one of these there is a small slightly tapered pin, the length of which is the diameter of the handle shaft. You shall probably need to rotate the handle to a workable position. I use a similar dia drill bit to push out the pin. The bezel spring can cause problems here! Can be frustrating!!! Getting the pin back in can be equally as much fun, probably more!!! Long nosed pliers required here! Cheers Ian Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rob Salisbury Posted October 19, 2013 Report Share Posted October 19, 2013 1/8" welding rod is perfect for this job, both extraction of the old pin, and replacement of a new pin. To replace pin, measure the old pin and partially cut through the welding rod at this length, get the bezel and spring pushed in, put the partially cut section through the spindle, a little sideways tweak and the end of your welding rod will snap off and become your new pin. Cheers Rob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bob-menhennett Posted October 19, 2013 Report Share Posted October 19, 2013 Graze Don't forget to put a bucket ( or other suitable receptacle ) to catch the pin, should you drop it. A small dab of grease, when you replace the pin, temporarily holds it in place and means it will be easier to remove next time. Bob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
peejay4A Posted October 19, 2013 Report Share Posted October 19, 2013 I use a dental pick to push them out and a surgical clamp to replace them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stanpartmanpartwolf Posted October 19, 2013 Report Share Posted October 19, 2013 Rob's tip is one of the greatest rage-avoiders known to mankind. And also, because the new pin's parallel, the handles don't split. Quite a few TR's have acquired Dolomite escutcheons over the years, which are around twice as thick & cause double the fury! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Graze Posted October 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2013 Thanks gents I knew there would be a secret See how I go Graze Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Graze Posted October 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2013 (edited) Well as expected the advice from my fellow forumers was excellent and allowed me to remove 3 of the 4 offending handles to give me access to the doors so i could grease all the slides and replace the window rubbers & brushes thanks guys a note to others who may be attempting this - someone had managed to insert 1 of the four pins parallel to the handle not at 90' - there I was banging away trying to force the pin out when it occurred to me to chack the othar window handle to see if it had holes in both directions - and they do, so as soon as I tried to knock out the pin parallel to tha handle it worked as I work my way around this lovely old car I am finding a multitude of innovative ways that people have "fixed" things the joys of righting an old car Graze Edited October 20, 2013 by Graze Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bob-menhennett Posted October 20, 2013 Report Share Posted October 20, 2013 As experienced restorers of TRs will tell you " things are not always what they seem " .It's often a voyage of discovery keeping these wonderful cars on the road. Bob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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